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Orange Sesame Ground Turkey Bowls

If I had to pick one dinner to repeat over and over again on busy weeknights, it would be these Orange Sesame Ground Turkey Bowls! With 49 grams of protein, these healthy bowls come together in 30 minutes and are honestly the best easy meal. My family and I LOVE how flavorful these are, with ground turkey, crispy veggies, and a sweet and sour orange sauce that's truly next level. If you're craving comforting takeout but want a healthier, high-protein option at home, you'll love this easy dinner recipe!
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 689kcal
Author Christine McMichael

Equipment

Ingredients

Orange Sesame Sauce

  • zest of 1 orange approx. 1 Tablespoon
  • juice of 1 orange approx. 1/4 cup
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 Tablespoons tamari sauce or soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch

Turkey & Veggies

  • 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups fresh broccoli chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 2 cups red cabbage chopped

Radish Slaw

  • 4-6 medium red radishes sliced
  • 1 Tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Bowls

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 large avocado sliced or diced
  • 1 medium orange skin removed and sliced or chopped
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced
  • toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Whisk the orange sesame sauce ingredients together in a bowl, set aside.
  • Heat up a large skillet over medium-high heat with the oil. Add the ground turkey and salt. Break up the turkey and cook for 6-8 minutes until mostly cooked through, mixing often.
  • Add the broccoli, peppers and cabbage and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the sauce (make sure you give the sauce a quick whisk before) and cook for another 2-3 minutes, mixing often, until the sauce has thickened.
  • Mix the radish slaw ingredients together in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Build each bowl with warm cooked rice, turkey & veggies, radish slaw, avocado slices, orange slices, scallions, and toasted sesame seeds.
  • Drizzle with the remaining sauce from the bottom of the pan. Enjoy!

Video

Notes

How to Toast Sesame Seeds
  1. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the sesame seeds and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until lightly golden and fragrant
  3. Immediately, turn off the heat and transfer the sesame seeds to a plate to cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Bowl | Calories: 689kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1676mg | Potassium: 1463mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 2278IU | Vitamin C: 151mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 4mg